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Heat, Nuggets not lacking in confidence going into Game 2

Heat, Nuggets not lacking in confidence going into Game 2

Both Miami and Denver feel like they have plenty of room to improve after Game 1. ... Continue Reading
Ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie reportedly joining Nets as assistant

Ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie reportedly joining Nets as assistant

Former UConn coach won a national title in 2014 before later being fired amid NCAA investigation. ... Continue Reading
Heat vs Nuggets: NBA Finals prediction, picks, Game 2 odds, series odds, schedule

Heat vs Nuggets: NBA Finals prediction, picks, Game 2 odds, series odds, schedule

The NBA Finals matchup is set as the Denver Nuggets will take on the Miami Heat starting Thursday. Here's a look at the series odds, Game 1 odds and an expert pick from Jason McIntyre. ... Continue Reading
Knicks All-Star Julius Randle has arthroscopic surgery on left ankle

Knicks All-Star Julius Randle has arthroscopic surgery on left ankle

Julius Randle has undergone arthroscopic surgery on the left ankle that the NBA All-Star forward injured late this season. ... Continue Reading
Pistons hire Monty Williams to reported six-year, $78.5M coaching deal

Pistons hire Monty Williams to reported six-year, $78.5M coaching deal

The Pistons will reportedly pay Monty Williams $78.5 million after reaching a six-year agreement to fill its coaching vacancy. ... Continue Reading
Has Nikola Jokic proven he is the best basketball player in the world? | SPEAK

Has Nikola Jokic proven he is the best basketball player in the world? | SPEAK

Nikola Jokic dominated across all offensive categories, finishing with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. He is just the second player in NBA history to open his Finals debut with a triple-double (first is Jason Kidd). Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher debate on whether the Joker has proven he is the best player on the planet or not. ... Continue Reading
Nuggets dominate Heat in Gm 1, Jokić post triple-double in NBA Finals debut | UNDISPUTED

Nuggets dominate Heat in Gm 1, Jokić post triple-double in NBA Finals debut | UNDISPUTED

The Denver Nuggets took Game 1 of the NBA Finals 104 to 93 over the Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic had a triple-double in his Finals debut with 27 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. Jamal Murray had 26 points and 10 assists of his own. Jimmy butler had just 14 points for the Heat. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Nuggets win. ... Continue Reading
Jokić leads Nuggets to win vs. Heat in Game 1| FIRST THINGS FIRST

Jokić leads Nuggets to win vs. Heat in Game 1| FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to the Denver Nuggets win vs. Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. Nikola Jokić posted a triple-double in his Finals debut and Jimmy Butler struggled scoring 13 points on 14 shots. ... Continue Reading
Jamal Murray post 26 Pts, 10 Ast in his NBA Finals debut; is he underrated? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Jamal Murray post 26 Pts, 10 Ast in his NBA Finals debut; is he underrated? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to the Denver Nuggets win vs. Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. Jimmy Butler struggled scoring 13 points on 14 shots and Jamal Murray stuffed that stat sheeting scoring 26 points and dishing out 10 assist in his NBA Finals debut. ... Continue Reading
Should Heat be worried after Game 1 loss to Nikola Jokić & Nuggets? | SPEAK

Should Heat be worried after Game 1 loss to Nikola Jokić & Nuggets? | SPEAK

Nikola Jokić posted a triple-double in the Denver Nuggets victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Finals. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, and Ric Bucher debate if the Heat should be worried in the series after Game 1. ... Continue Reading
NBA Commissioner announces decision on Ja Morant will come after Finals | FIRST THINGS FIRST

NBA Commissioner announces decision on Ja Morant will come after Finals | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Adam Silver addressed the pending punishment for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who flashed a gun on Instagram live for the second time back in May. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes react to Silver’s comments regarding Morant’s punishment. ... Continue Reading
Gordon sacrificing stardom during Nuggets' title hunt: 'I care about the wins'

Gordon sacrificing stardom during Nuggets' title hunt: 'I care about the wins'

Aaron Gordon's decision to focus on team success as opposed to individual stardom has helped Denver land on the cusp of its first NBA title. ... Continue Reading
Phoenix Suns expected to hire Frank Vogel as next head coach

Phoenix Suns expected to hire Frank Vogel as next head coach

The Phoenix Suns are expected to hire Frank Vogel as their next head coach, according to multiple reports. ... Continue Reading
Suns expected to hire Frank Vogel as next HC | THE HERD

Suns expected to hire Frank Vogel as next HC | THE HERD

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a five-year, $31 million contract to make former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel to replace Monty Williams, who signed with the Detroit Pistons. Jason McIntyre reacts to the breaking news. ... Continue Reading
Nikola Jokic's triple-double gives Nuggets 1-0 lead over Heat | THE HERD

Nikola Jokic's triple-double gives Nuggets 1-0 lead over Heat | THE HERD

The Denver Nuggets outlasted the Miami Heat 104-93 in Game 1. Nikola Jokic became the second player in NBA history to record a triple-double (27 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists) in his Finals debut with Jason Kidd as the first. Jason McIntyre breaks down Joker's 'Jason Bourne' style on the court. ... Continue Reading
Suns to hire Frank Vogel as new head coach, per reports | THE HERD

Suns to hire Frank Vogel as new head coach, per reports | THE HERD

Eddie House joins Jason McIntyre on The Herd to discuss the latest news in the NBA. House reacts to the Phoenix Suns hiring Frank Vogel as their new head coach. ... Continue Reading
Nuggets dominate Heat in Game 1, Jokić post triple-double in NBA Finals debut | UNDISPUTED

Nuggets dominate Heat in Game 1, Jokić post triple-double in NBA Finals debut | UNDISPUTED

The Denver Nuggets took Game 1 of the NBA Finals 104 to 93 over the Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic had a triple-double in his Finals debut with 27 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. Jamal Murray had 26 points and 10 assists of his own. Jimmy butler had just 14 points for the Heat. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Nuggets win. ... Continue Reading
Nuggets take Game 1, Heat have no answer for Nikola Jokić | THE CARTON SHOW

Nuggets take Game 1, Heat have no answer for Nikola Jokić | THE CARTON SHOW

Game 1 of the NBA Finals saw Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets cruise to a victory over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, causing Craig Carton to ask Tim Hardaway Sr... should the Heat be worried? Watch as they share their biggest takeaways from the game, and decide if the Heat will be able to come up with an answer for The Joker, and avoid a sweep. ... Continue Reading
Adam Silver says a decision on Ja Morant will be announced after the NBA Finals | UNDISPUTED

Adam Silver says a decision on Ja Morant will be announced after the NBA Finals | UNDISPUTED

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the pending punishment for Ja Morant, who appeared to flash a gun on Instagram live back in May. This came after Morant had a similar incident which led to an eight-game suspension back in March. Silver addressed the situation, saying quote: 'We've uncovered a fair amount of additional information. Since I was still asked about the situation, I'd probably say we could've brought it to a head now, but we made the decision and I believe the Players' Association agrees with us that it would be unfair to these players and teams in the middle of the series to announce the results of that investigation.' Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss what Silver's comments mean. ... Continue Reading
2023 NBA playoff bracket, standings: Updated schedule, NBA Finals scores, dates

2023 NBA playoff bracket, standings: Updated schedule, NBA Finals scores, dates

The 2023 NBA playoff field is set! Check out our updated bracket and standings. ... Continue Reading